Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wolde United: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 for Wolde United was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Competing in division 6 and league 11, the club faced numerous hurdles that culminated in a tough final standing. The team managed only 6 wins, 1 draw, and 15 losses, reflecting a season filled with struggles on both ends of the pitch. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -39, highlighting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance throughout the season.
Gary's mark
2/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
19
Record
6-1-15
GD
-39
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
10th
Points
19
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jorge Naranjo
LF
5 contributions
Top scorer
Jorge Naranjo
LF
3 goals
Top assists
Frank Martens
RW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P25
- Scoring
- 36
- P25
- Defence
- 75
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P21
- Goal difference
- -39
- P21
2/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-1-15
Wins
6
27%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-39 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Season 22 for Wolde United was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Competing in division 6 and league 11, the club faced numerous hurdles that culminated in a tough final standing. The team managed only 6 wins, 1 draw, and 15 losses, reflecting a season filled with struggles on both ends of the pitch. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -39, highlighting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance throughout the season.
Despite the difficulties, this season serves as a valuable learning experience. The team scored 36 goals but conceded 75, indicating areas where defensive organization and resilience need to be addressed moving forward. The overall points tally of 19 and a position of 10th place in the division underscore the need for strategic improvements to climb the table in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 36 goals across the season
- Secured 6 wins despite tough circumstances
- Achieved 1 draw in a challenging league campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on tightening defensive organization to reduce the high number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in attack and creating more scoring opportunities could also help turn narrow losses into valuable points. Addressing these issues will be crucial for a more competitive season ahead.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wolde United's Season 22 was marked by significant challenges, particularly in defensive stability and overall consistency. While the team demonstrated resilience with 6 wins, the high number of losses and a negative goal difference highlight the need for strategic adjustments. Strengths include their ability to score goals and secure wins, but to progress, the club must focus on defensive solidity and maintaining better discipline throughout matches. This season provides a foundation to build upon for future improvement.